Balsamic Caesar Salad

Total Time: 30 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1/2 cup olive oil
• 4 garlic cloves, crushed, and divided
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• italian bread, cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes
• 1/3 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
• 1/4 cup mayonnaise
• 2 anchovy fillets
• 1 1/2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 2 teaspoons dijon mustard
• 2 teaspoons worcestershire sauce
• 2 heads romaine lettuce, washed, and torn into bite-size pieces

Recipe

• 1 preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• 2 whisk together half of the oil (1/4 cup), 2 of the garlic cloves, and salt together in large bowl. add bread and toss to coat with oil mixture. transfer to foiled-lined baking sheet. bake until browned, about 12 minutes, stiring once. cool completely.
• 3 combine cheese, mayonnaise, anchovies, vinegar, lemon juice, mustard, worcestershire sauce, remaining oil, and remaining garlic in blender or food processor. puree until smooth. season with salt and peper.
• 4 toss lettuce and croutons with dressing to coat. serve immediately.